In July 2021, an FM translator serving greater St. Louis licensed to Educational Media Foundation began simulcasting the secular News/Talk programming found on the HD3 digital multicast channel associated with KLJY-FM 99.1 in Clayton, Mo.
Now, that LMA is being converted into an outright purchase of the baby FM.
K270BW at 101.9 MHz, licensed to Bellefontaine, Mo., and using the KEZK-FM broadcast tower in the Shrewsbury area of St. Louis, is being acquired by News Talk STL Radio parent Epic STL.
A $570,000 price is being paid for the FM translator, which enjoys coverage of nearly the entire metropolitan area. A 10% deposit has been made to EMF.
News Talk STL Radio is a partnership that sees Joe Rusch own 40% of the company, while Jeff Lawhorn holds 20% equity interest, as does Michael Jones. The remaining 20% interest is split between seven other members.
